Natalie Myers
Quaker’s demise hits close to home
Joanne Bagley, president of Kenyon-based Kenyon Industries Inc., said news of Quaker Fabric Corp.’s decision to discontinue operations reaffirmed her sense that “manufacturing companies...
A new use for Brown scientist’s technology: Removable tattoos
Edith Mathiowitz has spent most of her professional career developing expertise in encapsulating proteins, genes and drugs, primarily for medical purposes.
She specializes in using...
R.I. company reducing energy use
By the end of this year, Dryvit Systems Inc. plans to have uniform policies and procedures in place to recycle paper, cardboard, batteries and...
ProvFlux challenges how urban landscape is seen
Ever thought about playing four-square in the middle of the work day? Of going on a bike ride in your underwear? Putting flowers in...
Taking accessibility down to the community level
When it’s completed, Southside Community Land Trust’s main office will have a handicapped-accessible entryway linked to a new deck and a ramp leading down...
Going ‘lean’ from the point a product is conceived
For the last several years, the buzzword in manufacturing has been “lean” – streamlined, efficient operations that reduce production costs.
Wakefield-based Boothroyd Dew-hurst Inc....
Taking accessibility down to the community level
When it’s completed, Southside Community Land Trust’s main office will have a handicapped-accessible entryway linked to a new deck and a ramp leading down...
Betting on the arts to revitalize the city
Lori Bradley recognizes the impact the creative economy is making in New Bedford.
As a ceramics/mixed-media artist and as part owner of a six-artist cooperative...
Tax credits promoting development
The vacant Hope Street School in Woonsocket’s Constitution Hill neighborhood used to be a major eyesore in an area that has been drawing new...
Mass transit lacks appeal for workers
Since moving to its new headquarters downtown, GTECH Corp. has become a leader among Providence businesses trying to encourage employees to carpool or use...
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